Manager, Resource Processing and Description (Cataloging)

University of Northern Colorado

James A. Michener Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$43,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Greeley, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

The University of Northern Colorado seeks applicants for the position of Resource Processing and Description Manager in the Technical Services Department and Assistant Professor of University Libraries, position number F99922. This is a term faculty position, renewable annually, that reports to the Head of Technical Services. The position provides innovative, energetic leadership for a unit that is responsible for the receiving, cataloging and processing of library materials in all formats, including electronic resources and government publications. The person in this position oversees the work of the unit, supervises 4 staff, performs original cataloging, and is responsible for authority control and adherence to cataloging standards. This unit is one of three in a highly collaborative technical services department. This individual provides leadership in the application of technology to the cataloging of materials, including the cataloging module of the integrated library system and OCLC and is responsible for monitoring national developments in cataloging and metadata applications. The person must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. The person in this position may contribute to reference service or collection development.

Additional Info & Requirements

REQUIRED: Earned Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or program; experience in technical services. PREFERRED: Supervisory experience; experience leading projects or implementing new technologies; experience cataloging a wide variety of formats using LC subject headings and classification; experience cataloging electronic resources; experience with metadata schema; experience with an integrated library system; experience providing reference service or collection development.

HR Info

Salary minimum: $43,000. The starting date is September 1, 2010 (negotiable). Screening of applications will begin on May 10, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must complete an online application form and attach a letter of application, highlighting suitability for the position, and a curriculum vitae, including a list of three references with the names, mail and email addresses, and telephone numbers. Apply online at https://careers.unco.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50944 For questions contact Joan Lamborn, Head of Library Administrative Services, 970-351-2601, joan.lamborn@unco.edu This position is contingent on funding through the UNC Foundation, approval by the Board of Trustees and is subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Satisfactory completion of a background check is required after a conditional offer of employment. UNC is an AA/EO employer and committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty and staff.

Posted Apr 13, 2010